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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 711.20 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 711.20 and 185.50 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 711.20 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/711.20 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 711.20 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 131,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,927.60/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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